Posts in category Kreta

26/11/2017 As the last passenger, I climb up the rear stairs of the “Germania”-aircraft and look into the friendly eyes of a nice flight attendant. While the crowd gathers in front of me and everyone tries to reorganise themselves in the aisle of the plane, I have time to turn around and take a last, […]

In the last entry Refueling my energy (Crete 2017)Refueling my energy (Crete – 2017), I already mentioned that I had the chance to meet many new supporters in „Gouves Animal Shelter“. I met Sjan, a lovely Dutch animal friend with a giant heart. She is looking for more helpers on her Facebook page (until they […]

This summer, my work takes me to Crete once again. Of course I already know the flat – which I will be moving into for the third time now -, the immediate surroundings, and, by now, many lovely people to pass some quality time with. And yet, saying my farewells in Germany felt harder than […]

On October 26th, my summer season 2016 in Crete finally ends. With mixed feelings, I say good-bye to my colleagues and especially “calmly” to the animals of the “Gouves Animal Shelter”. A small donation on my part over € 50.- is to contribute something, that my dog buddies survive the winter well. As a “flight […]

The last September was a particularly beautiful month from my point of view. Some friends came to visit and now and then, I could actually lower my working hours. As much as I love and live my job, however, the dark sides of my work is also clear: I am just separated from my beloved […]

Even during my second summer in Crete, I still do not know exactly whether I live in Gournes or Gouves. In the chapter “A dog‘s life in Crete” I called it a “no man’s land between the two villages”. During a joint work shift at the airport, Antonio, one of my favourite taxi drivers, explains: […]

For whom is voluntary work in countries of the “Global South” interesting? – For those who are aware of their privileged position to live in a prosperous part of the earth and to show themselves grateful. – For those who want to actively contribute to reducing injustices regarding the distribution of goods and opportunities in […]

On the night of 24 October – 25 October 2015, I take the plane from Heraklion to Münster/Osnabrück with my four-legged companion „Lefki“. Back on German ground, „Lefki“ quickly becomes „Angie“. In Greek, her name means „white girl“. The stray dog got her name from Manolis at the shelter (see chapter A dog’s life in […]

Tell me, do you remember the total eclipse of the moon a couple of weeks ago? To be precise, that natural phenomenon occurring on the night of the 27.09. to 28.09.2015 was a “Super Blood Moon Eclipse”, as the media so kindly explained to me. Super close, super red, super rare and watching it from […]